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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.94, 11,251.92 and 3,115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.94, 11,251.92 and 3,115.38 is: 4,675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.94 : 11,251.92 = 3,115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.94/11,251.92 = 3,115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.94x = 11,251.92 × 3,115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.94x = 35,054,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054,006.53/7,497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.15

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